There is a popular cliché about two types of directors. Roughly put, the first ones are great at working with actors but have no clue where to point the camera. Conversely, the second kind is gifted in visual storytelling but leaves actors to their own devices. While I strongly believe that crafting the performance and giving your cast correct motivation is the primary job of a good director, neglecting the importance of camera language would be a mistake. Can we have both, please? Sure we can. The new course, “Cinematography for Directors” on MZed, held by seasoned filmmaker and educator Tal Lazar, takes you to the very heart of your story and explains how to express it in images. Below, we’ll give you a glimpse into this exciting, collaborative journey.
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